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Weather in February in North West

Planning a journey to North West this February and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What is the weather like in North West in February?

North West is a region in South Africa. February in North West generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is warm in Magaliesburg at 27°C and very warm in Madikwe Game Reserve at 32°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 21°C in Madikwe Game Reserve and 17°C in Magaliesburg. In North West, February typically stands out as the hottest month of the year. If you're planning a visit during this time, it would be wise to come prepared. Packing light and breathable summer cloths will ensure you stay comfortable throughout your stay.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Mmukubyane with an average of 93 mm to high rainfall in Magaliesburg with 128 mm.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Hartbeespoort enjoys close to 233 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of North West in February, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our North West climate page.

Where to go in North West in February

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the North West on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in North West?

Hartbeespoort

In February Hartbeespoort generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Hartbeespoort
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
30°C 
19°C 
257 hours 
103 mm 
12 days 
30°C 
19°C 
233 hours 
103 mm 
9 days 
March   >> March
>>  
28°C 
17°C 
255 hours 
82 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Hartbeespoort

Mahikeng

In February Mahikeng generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Mahikeng
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
30°C 
19°C 
90 mm 
12 days 
30°C 
18°C 
97 mm 
10 days 
March   >> March
>>  
29°C 
16°C 
69 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Mahikeng

Rustenburg

In February Rustenburg generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Rustenburg
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
30°C 
19°C 
99 mm 
13 days 
30°C 
19°C 
103 mm 
10 days 
March   >> March
>>  
29°C 
17°C 
76 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Rustenburg

Klerksdorp

In February Klerksdorp generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Klerksdorp
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
30°C 
18°C 
107 mm 
12 days 
29°C 
18°C 
95 mm 
10 days 
March   >> March
>>  
28°C 
16°C 
75 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Klerksdorp

Magaliesburg

In February Magaliesburg generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Magaliesburg
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
27°C 
17°C 
250 hours 
128 mm 
14 days 
27°C 
17°C 
225 hours 
128 mm 
11 days 
March   >> March
>>  
26°C 
15°C 
239 hours 
93 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Magaliesburg

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in North West, in South Africa.

Is February the best time to visit North West?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Hartbeespoort, February may not be the ideal time to visit North West.

Generally speaking, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November provide perfect weather in Hartbeespoort. In contrast, January and February tend to have tolerable weather conditions.

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